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Raiders might lure Jon Gruden back to coaching
 
Raiders might lure Jon Gruden back to coaching

The Raiders are reportedly pursuing ESPN analyst Jon Gruden to fill their vacant head coaching position. Gruden, 54, has not coached since the 2008 NFL season. “I don’t want to sit here and speculate. There is no news to report,” Gruden told ESPN on Saturday. The NFL Network reported that Davis plans to offer Gruden more than $10 million a year to coach the team with an stake in team ownership. Gruden has been connected with openings in recent years, including a lucrative offer from Indianapolis last season. Gruden was the Raiders head coach from 1998-2001, going 38-26 in four seasons. “I know (Gruden),” Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said. “I’ve known him for a while. But the (Del Rio firing) is still pretty fresh.”

Raiders fire Jack Del Rio
 
Raiders fire Jack Del Rio

Following the Raiders loss to the Chargers, head coach Jack Del Rio was fired. Del Rio was hired in January 2015 after spending time as the Denver Broncos defensive coordinator. In 2016, Del Rio led the Raiders to a 12-4 record and their first playoff birth since 2002. After the 2016 season, Del Rio signed a 4-year contract extension. In three seasons as the Raiders head coach, Del Rio amassed a 25-23 record. “I’m very grateful,” Del Rio said. “My childhood team. But it’s a results business.”

Raiders’ QB Carr reacts to Del Rio firing
 
Raiders’ QB Carr reacts to Del Rio firing

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr addressed the media following the team’s loss to the Chargers and discussed his thoughts on head coach Jack Del Rio being fired.